Therapists in Reading, MA

My goal is to walk beside you, and as you point us in a direction, I’ll support you by shining a light on your path. It can feel too hard to take steps when you can’t see what’s ahead of you, but once you know the terrain, it’s much easier to move through- especially with a trained guide. The relationship we have with ourselves sets the bar for all our other relationships. And through our relationships with others, we can heal ourselves if we know how. Together we’ll develop and use strategies that consider both your strengths and challenges, so that you have a real chance of changing patterns that are no longer serving you.

Feeling stuck, burnt out, or struggling to get through each day? Is anxiety or depression making you feel hopeless? Are thoughts of change leaving you overwhelmed or frustrated? Unsure who you can trust to express your true feelings and move forward? Mind Matters Counseling is here to help you improve your mental health by exploring your thoughts, feelings, and relationships through a genuine and effective process. You’ll be encouraged to discover new perspectives in a non-judgmental environment, with your emotions validated using best practices.

Many of our problems can stem from our perceptions and distorted thinking. People are able to survive and conquer so much more then they believe is true. I have twenty years of experience as a therapist with a wide range of issues. My approach is more eclectic as I believe that different people require different approaches. However, my background and schooling focused on marriage and family therapy. Also, I use a lot from cognitive behavioral therapy which focuses on a lot of our faulty perceptions. We live in such a fast paced society that we often just need to simplify.

As a licensed therapist experienced in the treatment of children, family, and adult issues, I utilize my training to offer diverse approaches to address each person's unique struggles. I am dedicated to the well being of each of my clients and provide individualized compassionate care, and work to help each client improve their life within the context of his/her life values.

Immediate Availability M-Th for telehealth only. Being a parent is hard, even under the best of circumstances. When you have a child struggling with mental health, the job can become even harder. You might find yourself feeling scared or overwhelmed, having lots of questions but finding few answers. The good news is that you and your child don't have to go through this alone- I'm here to help. As a clinician, I know that the effects of mental health are felt far beyond the individual. Though I work with children and adolescents, I believe in having a collaborative relationship with all members of the family.

Greetings, I am a Licensed psychotherapist with a holistic approach specializing in trauma and women's issues . As a registered yoga and meditation teacher and dance movement therapist I weave these creative healing arts modalities into my practice as needed and requested by my clients. As a dance movement therapist I realize and understand the importance of releasing traumatic experiences not only in talk therapy but also on a body level. I encorporate the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda medicine , and aromatherapy oils. As a practioner I believe in empowering women of all ages to step into their self worth and live their best life possible!

I specialize in relationship trauma, particularly cult recovery, with adults. I work with people who are gentle souls, have been called "too sensitive" and simply find this world hard to navigate. Our society sometimes turns sensitivity & thoughtfulness into pathologies. If you're empathic and contemplative, not only is there nothing wrong with you, we need more of you!

Sometimes we all become overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, don't understand our feelings, struggle in relationships, or simply feel stuck. I offer a safe and supportive environment, to assist you in exploring feelings, difficulties, things that block you from being happy, and loving yourself. I understand one of the most important parts of therapy is to feel a safe and supportive connection with your therapist. I would be honored to journey with you on the path to change and getting to know the person you are created to be.

As a psychotherapist, I join my clients in their journey. I emphasize on what one can do, as opposed to pathologizing what one can’t”.

I have been working primarily with adolescents and children for over 20 years. I have a very direct and realistic approach that has great success working with the most challenging teens, especially. I also welcome parents who are having difficulty with this challenging transitional time in raising teenagers as well. In addition I work with couples to promote positive communication to strengthen and build positive relationships.

You deserve to feel strong, confident, and beautiful- but for many women and teens, anxiety, depression, or trauma can lead to feeling lost, misunderstood, or stuck in negative patterns. Maybe you aren't who you used to be and want to find your inner strength and confidence in order to build positive, healthy connections. You want to manage stress without feeling completely overwhelmed and find strategies that actually work to reduce sadness and anxiety. If you're looking for some guidance on how to get there, give me a call. My clients find success in learning to trust themselves and make choices they can feel good about.

I enjoy working with all ages, and bring a calming presence to the issues brought by children and their parents, as well as to the problems and concerns of adults. I specialize in working with people in their relationships. I an eager to work with couples, and also work with individuals on relationship issues. With adults, particularly men, I facilitate addressing the many barriers that undermine healthy relationships such as unmanaged anger, domestic violence and controlling behavior, substance abuse, and codependency. I encourage and help all my clients to utilize effective stress management strategies, including mindfulness meditation.

In life we all experience challenges and difficult situations, or find ourselves seeking to create change in order to live our best life. I am a trauma informed psychotherapist experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults,and families who seek to resolve issues and problems stemming from daily stressors, anxiety and depression, life transitions, mental illness, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, and family conflict. I understand the importance of meeting my clients where they are, and use a strength based and solution focused approach to help clients achieve their goals and live a happier and more hopeful life.

Unfortunately, I am unable to accept new patients at this time. Welcome, my name is Maureen Kenny-Woodworth and I have been practicing psychotherapy for 25 years. It is my goal to assist you in reaching your goals! Congratulations on taking the first step, I know it can be intimidating to talk to someone about your concerns. It would be my pleasure to work with you in creating a comfortable safe place to reflect inward.

Welcome to Grieco Psychological Services. We are a small group practice offering therapy through Telehealth to clients. Contact me for a free consultation and phone intake. A bit about me: I own and run the practice and intake each client. As an integrative therapist, I use different modalities of treatment to tailor to each client's individual needs. I like to teach my clients about what symptoms mean and how to manage them with positive coping skills. The more you can understand about what you are experiencing, the more power you will have to make positive, lasting changes to improve your quality of life.

My practice concentrates on adults and teens. One of the most important parts of therapy is to feel a connection with your therapist so that a trusting relationship can develop. Within this safe environment, changes can occur within your life, both emotionally and behaviorally. I encourage you to come in and meet with me to see if we can find that path to change together.

Individual and group therapy for emotional extremists: Do intense emotions interfere with your life? What would you be doing differently if your (emotions, thoughts, anxiety) were not causing problems for you? How can increased connections decrease isolation and depression? With 20+ years of experience, I help people stop blaming their moods and make specific steps to experience their life differently. I focus on helping you act according to your values and develop a collaborative, reality based, practical treatment agenda.

Note** I am currently not accepting new patients. I have been a therapist for 20+ years and have worked at MGH for the last 12 as well as having a private practice. I consider myself to be a warm, genuine therapist and have experience treating anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, substance abuse and relationship issues. I have worked with individuals throughout the life span but particularly enjoy adults and couples. I come from a psychodynamic perspective and also include cognitive-behavioral as well as solution focused therapies in my treatment. Entering therapy is not always an easy step to make, but it can change your life.

Please note that I am not accepting new clients. I have been a practicing psychologist for the past 26 years. I have a warm and informal style which I believe serves my clients well. I use techniques that best fit the needs of my clients. I have an active, directive approach in my clinical work. I do not hesitate to give direct feedback and advice to my clients, and will give homework to clients when necessary. At the start of therapy, I prefer to see clients weekly or once every other week in order to establish continuity in the therapy.